4085 Lexington Ave - Structural Engineering Results for Two - 3 Sided Horse ShedsKRECH, O'BRIEN, MUELLER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
S 6115 Cahill Avenue Inver Grove Heights Minnesota 55076 651.451.4605 P hone 651.451.0917 fax www.komainc.com
February 13, 2012
John Schoenberg
4085 Lexington Avenue
Eagan, MN 55123
Re: Horse Sheds — Schoenberg Residence
KOMA No. 12042
Dear Mr. Schoenberg:
At your request, this office has structurally reviewed the structure for two, three -sided horse sheds
located at the above noted residence. A description of the sheds, along with photos, was provided by
Mike Peterson of Aspen Development in two emails dated February 6, 2012 and February 7, 2012. No
other areas of the residence were reviewed at this time and a site visit was not conducted by this office.
The two sheds will be structurally adequate to resist a 42 psf snow load and a load corresponding to a 90
mph, exposure B wind, with the following provisions.
It is understood that a light gage post cap was installed from the front and back beams to the posts.
However, a clip similar to a Simpson H3 should be installed from each end of every other rafter to the
beam below. Also, it should be noted that the 1" OSB sheathing on the large shed the 3 /4" plywood
sheathing on the smaller shed will experience significant deflection with the code mandated wind
loading. However, the structure is not dependent on sheathing for stability and brittle finishes are not a
part of the construction. Therefore, deflections should not affect the performance of the sheds.
The information and opinions contained herein are based upon the limited investigation described at the
beginning of this report. No warranties are expressed or implied regarding the existence of other
unknown conditions not specifically addressed. Our work is in accordance with generally accepted
engineering standards and is not intended to be relied upon or transferred to individuals other than the
addressee. Should information or conditions become known which differ from the discussion herein,
they may alter the opinions or conclusions of the undersigned.
If you should have any questions or require further information, please call.
Sincerely:
Michael J.(Tflsowski, P.E.
Krech, O'Brien, Mueller & Associates, Inc.
ARCHITECTURE STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING INTERIOR DESIGN